The Balconi family is proud to announce that the historic Italian Village Restaurant has opened in a new location on Transit Road in Depew!

And, on Wednesday, October 1st they hosted the official Launch Party of the New Italian Village with a complimentary sampling of their new menu, live entertainment with Ashlee Amoia, a photo booth from Toy Brothers Entertainment and prizes.

Originally opened on Grant Street in Buffalo in 1978 by John (Sr) & Fifa Balconi, the Italian Village Restaurant has been serving homemade Italian food using their traditional family recipes. Now, a new generation continues the tradition at their new location at 6354 Transit Rd in Depew.

While the décor may be more contemporary, the menu still reflects old world flavors with a modern flair. And they take pride in serving their guests as if they were family.

If you missed the launch, be sure to stop in for lunch or dinner and let them know that Buffalobarfly.com sent you.

The New Italian Village located on Transit Rd is now open! Since opening their first restaurant on Grant Street on Buffalo's West Side in 1978, the Balconi family has been serving authentic homemade Italian and American meals to Western New Yorkers. But last year, with the closing of the sole remaining restaurant at Union and Wehrle, it looked like that was the end.

Today, a new generation continues the tradition as John Balconi Jr launches a freshly remodeled, elegantly modern restaurant on Transit Road in Depew. You will still find many of the family favorite recipes handed down from generation to generation. But there are also welcome new additions as well as a vast selection of wines to accompany any dish.

Please join us in welcoming The New Italian Village to the dining scene.